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“Lockdown For The Count” - Charity EP in aid of MIND.

Down for the Count, a London-based swing band, are releasing a new EP “Lockdown for the Count” on Friday 5th June 2020 with 50% of the profits from EP sales to be donated to the charity Mind.

“Call Me Irresponsible” by Stephen McCarthy Re-released for NHS Charities Together

Vocalist Stephen McCarthy’s 2006 jazz album, "Call Me Irresponsible", has been re-released with all of the profits going to NHS Charities Together. Press release attached.

The Billy Jenkins Listening Club.

The "Billy Jenkins Listening Club" is a series of podcasts featuring the South London based guitarist, composer & improviser Billy Jenkins, created & curated by photographer Beowulf ‘Wulfie’ Mayfield.

Sarah Gillespie - “Tango Palace” - ‘A Visual Covers Album’ - online exhibition in aid of the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea, London.

Alongside her career as a musician Sarah Gillespie is also an accomplished painter. "Tango Palace" is an online exhibition, with a percentage of sale proceeds being donated to London's 606 Jazz Club.

Please Keep Writing About Jazz!

Stockholm based jazz fan Mariana Vodovosoff writes in praise of the work of The Jazzmann, discusses the music of one of her heroes, pianist Michael Wollny, & shares thoughts on the Swedish jazz scene.

R.I.P. Tony Allen (1940 -2020) - “The Beat at the Heart of Popular Music”.

Political & cultural journalist Stefan Simanowitz has given us permission to publish the text of his 2010 interview with Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen, which took place on the drummer's 70th birthday.

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Jazz Mann News

SERIOUS announces Summer Jazz Series - May, June, July 2026.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

The 2026 Summer Jazz Series will feature performances from leading international jazz artists at a number of London venues. Performers include Pat Metheny, Robert Fonseca, Stacey Kent, RIOPY.

Alex Bonney establishes new ‘Earconnector’ label on Bandcamp.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Trumpeter, electronic musician, engineer and producer Alex Bonney has established a new digital only outlet for his music. The first release, "Open Silver Skies" features his quartet.

Warren James - Performance schedule for January, February and March 2026.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Guitarist, banjo player and vocalist Warren James has forwarded his latest newsletter including details of his forthcoming live appearances with a variety of different line ups.

Jazz Gigs & Events

Sparks & Visions Jazz Festival at Theater Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.

Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026

Elijah Jeffery & Eddie Gripper at Black Mountain Jazz, Melville Centre, Abergavenny.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Andy Abbott at Weirdshire, Upstairs at The Jam Factory, Hereford.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Dave O’Higgins at Swansea Jazz Club, The Swigg, Swansea.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Karim Saber ‘Sundance’ album launch at The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, London.

Thursday, January 29, 2026